Incoming seed is examined to determine embryo count to help decide how much seed should be sown, and/or which capsule would be the best to sow. Permanent sample slides are also prepared. Each separate package of seed is examined because these are generally from separate capsules, which is what we request from our donors.

Seed Assay Number:		8070
Packet Code Number:		1A08070AK
Harvest date:		04/15/2019
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		04/12/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		5
Comments:		Capsules on stem Capsules had split and contents have made contact with exteriors. Seed is cinnamon brown to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos toward the pointed end which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		99%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		8071
Packet Code Number:		1A08071AJ
Harvest date:		04/15/2019
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		04/12/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Capsules on stem Capsules appear clean and intact. Seed is cinnamon brown to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos toward the pointed end which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		97%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		8072
Packet Code Number:		1A08072AI
Harvest date:		04/15/2019
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		04/12/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		6
Comments:		Capsules on stem Capsules appear clean and intact. One was open on one end and seed was lighter color in that capsule. Seed is cinnamon brown to the naked eye, and fluffy. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos toward the pointed end which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		83%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers